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DSBN - Transition to Employment

It is with great excitement that the District School Board of Niagara is announcing the expansion of the Transition to Employment program to Port Colborne.  For more than twenty years Transition to Employment has been assisting individuals who self-identify as having a disability, anxiety or mental health find meaningful and sustainable employment.  Though our new office is located within Port Colborne High School, we are able to assist any individual 16 years or older at any...

Successful first day of Niagara Region Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Niagara Falls

It was a fully booked and bustling first day as Niagara Region Public Health kicked off vaccination clinics at MacBain Community Centre. The first three days at MacBain Community Centre in Niagara Falls are completely booked, and Niagara Region Public Health will deliver 1,776 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Saturday.

“We at Public Health are thrilled to have launched large scale COVID-19 vaccinations today. In collaboration with Niagara Health, at the end of today, we should have approximately...

Changes to fees at Regional landfill sites effective April 1

Niagara Regional Council approved a revised fee structure on Jan. 21, 2021, which better reflects the true cost of the Region’s waste management services. The following changes to the fee rates at Niagara Region Waste Management sites will take effect April 1, 2021.

Garbage, construction and demolition material

The fee for garbage, construction and demolition materials weighing 51 kg or more will increase to $117 a tonne (from the current $115).

The fee for materials weighing 50 kg or less will be...

Notice to FortisOntario Customers

Ontario's School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day - March 24

Be sure to send a shout out to your favourite Port Colborne Crossing Guard during Ontario’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, March 24, 2021. 

The Municipal School Crossing Programs Committee of Niagara is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood Crossing Guards on Ontario’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day:  March 24, 2021.

Join us by celebrating the Port Colborne School Crossing Guards across the City in this...